I recently interviewed for a paralegal position at Mintz and unfortunately left with a deeply disappointing impression of the process. For the second round, the manager arrived unprepared and seemed unfamiliar with the work the team does and answered all my robust questions vaguely—even going as far as saying she "doesn't pay attention in meetings" so wouldn't know the answer to my question. This was so jarring to hear as a candidate interested in the firm and even more jarring to think about how to respond to that. Instead of engaging with my qualifications or asking substantive follow-up questions, responses were vague and dismissive. What was most troubling, however, was the undercurrent of bias in how my experience and career path were characterized. Comments and framing suggested an assumption that my background and interest in DEI was somehow less relevant or less sophisticated — despite clear alignment with the job description. While subtle, these microaggressions left me questioning the inclusivity and fairness of the interview process. I am genuinely disheartened by the dynamics of the interview, as I expected a more professional, respectful, and rigorous process for a firm like Mintz—and it does beg the question whether they are an actual robust and intellectually rich firm. The experience came across as perfunctory, revealing how superficial the admin support team is and, quite frankly, how unqualified they are to be in their position. For any minority applicant interested in this firm, beware.